Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics

What is the nucleus of an atom composed of?

• Neutrons and electrons

• Protons and electrons

• Protons and neutrons

• Electrons and protons

What is the force that holds the nucleus of an atom together?

• Weak nuclear force

• Strong nuclear force

• Gravitational force

• Electromagnetic force

What is the process of splitting an atomic nucleus called?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fusion

• Atomic splitting

• Atomic fusion

What is the term for the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?

• elemental number

• nuclear charge

• proton count

• atomic number

What is the term for the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom?

• electron configuration

• atomic number

• nuclear charge

• mass number

What is the unit used to measure the energy released in a nuclear reaction?

• electronvolt (eV)

• watt

• ampere

• joule

What is the term for the spontaneous emission of radiation from an unstable nucleus?

• radioactive decay

• isotopic breakdown

• nuclear fission

• atomic decay

What is the most common type of radioactive decay?

• Gamma decay

• Electron capture

• Alpha decay

• Beta decay

What is the term for the time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay?

• semi-life

• half-life

• mid-life

• partial-life

What is the equation that represents the relationship between mass and energy in nuclear reactions?

• E=mc^3

• E=mc

• E=mc^2

• E=mc^4